Kelechi Iheanacho may be scoring goals for fun in Turkey, but SCORENigeria has now scooped on why the experienced striker was overlooked by the Super Eagles for a 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header against Tanzania.
Iheanacho is the leading scorer in the Turkish second-tier league with 17 goals after setting a new record of scoring in 12 straight games.
He also appeared to have boosted his chances of a Super Eagles recall when he scored in a thrilling 3-3 draw with hosts Russia last month.
However, the 30-year-old striker was again snubbed even in the absence of the injured Victor Osimhen.
An inside source told SCORENigeria: “This is so because Eric (Chelle) has insisted that Kelechi’s style does not fit his high-pressing game.
“He is static and does not run a lot.
“He is very different from a player like Akor (Adams), who is running for an entire game.
“That’s the main reason he was not invited for the Tanzania qualifiers.”
